Assistant Chief, Health Information Management (HIM)

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Salisbury (NC); On-site; USD 92,000 - 119,000; Full time

Job summary

The Veterans Health Administration, part of the Salisbury VA Health Care System, seeks an Medical Records Administrator-Assistant Chief to lead the Health Information Management (HIM) section at high complexity facility level. The role supervises health record activities, supports research data needs, and ensures data quality and confidentiality across the hospital.

Responsibilities include policy development, coordination of HIM processes, training, and compliance with VA/HIM standards.

Responsibilities

• Supervise HIM functions in a level 1, high complexity medical facility.
• Oversee daily HIM department operations including coding, CDI, release of information, scanning/indexing, and health information exchange.
• Collaborate with CHIM on data collection, reporting, and long-term HIM goals; advise on equipment and staffing needs.
• Assist researchers with health record data while protecting confidentiality and supporting data abstraction.
• Audit data quality, provide feedback, and implement performance improvement plans.
• Ensure compliance with VA/VHA directives, TJC and CARF standards; prepare and present committee reports.
• Develop and update policies for HIM activities and committee functions.
• Assist in coordinating HIM-related meetings and support educational activities.

Job description

The Veterans Health Administration, part of the Salisbury VA Health Care System, seeks an Medical Records Administrator-Assistant Chief to lead the Health Information Management (HIM) section at high complexity facility level. The role supervises health record activities, supports research data needs, and ensures data quality and confidentiality across the hospital.

Responsibilities include policy development, coordination of HIM processes, training, and compliance with VA/HIM standards.